• Westminister,
    Colorado,
    United States
  • May
  • 10 miles
  • Trail Race
  • Event Website

Jenny Garwood

Colorado, United States
5 4
2015
"Great Race, Bad Weather"
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Jenny Garwood's thoughts:

The Northern Denver suburban area has a great running community. I decided to run this race as I love the community and the women I've encountered through running since moving here. Minus the weather, this is a great race. It's one of the hundred of races put on by 3WRaces each year and is very organized. Here's my breakdown:

1. Registration: As with most of the 3WRaces, I believe registration begins months before the event. Cost is relatively inexpensive; 3W also gives out multiple promo codes or free race entries leading up to their races.

2.Packet Pick-Up: Our local Road Runner Sports store is typically the packet pick-up location for all 3W races. It's great because it's one minute away from the starting line for this race, giving you an opportunity to configure logistics prior to race day.

3. Communication: 3W does not lack on communicating with their runners leading up to race day. Weekly emails keep you up to date with all info regarding the race and any last minute changes (which came in handy last year as there was a blizzard the day prior to the race).

4. Parking: The start of the Colorado Women's Classic is across the street from the Westin hotel in Westminster. The hotel is great and allows participants to park in their lot. If the lot is full, there is plenty of parking across the street at the Promenade.

5. The course: This race takes place on the Big Dry Creek path. As mentioned, there was a blizzard the day prior to the race so the race directors had to make last minute changes to the course. The course was an out and back with 3 lollipop loops mixed in. I run this trail often but this race took me off different paths which was fun. The course is hilly but I'd say average difficulty for folks used to running in this area.

6. The weather: While most of the country is welcoming spring in the beginning of May, it's a big possibility for Denver to receive snow. The past few years, there has been one last BIG snow storm the day/days prior to this race or on race day. Last year, the storm hit the day before leaving behind LOTS of snow and also giant FREEZING "lakes" as it also rained the night before. While we all like to run no matter what, just a heads up if you rather not run in cold, messy weather.

7. After Party: 3WRaces always has a host of vendors show up to their races. For this race, there was a nice spread of burritos, salads and desserts. There is music at the start/finish line and it doesn't stop until couple hours after the race, which keeps people hanging around until the race directors begin to break down.

If you're looking for a great all women's race, I'd check out the Colorado Women's Classic.

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